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A Court of Thorns and Roses Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner - USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ..Categorized as:
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![The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea]()
The Prince's Bargain by K.M. Shea
When Prince Arvel was declared the heir to the throne, he was ignorant of all the forthcoming unpleasantness the title would bring him. Nobles who used to ignore him now seek to manipulate and control him. Even worse, his attendance is mandatory at every social function and party.Every. Party...Categorized as:
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![Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor]()
Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king...Categorized as:
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![This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark]()
This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
Once, I helped save a kingdom.Now, I’m trapped in a prison of thorns and nightmares.My crime? Knowing the location of a power that could reshape the world—a grimoire I swore to protect with my life.That secret is the only thing keeping me alive while my captors wait for me to break.Until he arrives.Beautiful. Ruthless.Dark, inscrutable eyes. A dangerously wicked grin... -
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![Tropical Dragon's Destiny by Zoe Chant]()
Tropical Dragon's Destiny by Zoe Chant
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt all leads up to this. All the questions are answered. All the secrets are revealed. And all hell breaks loose. Scarlet Stanson, the owner of Shifting Sands Resort, has spent decades guarding her secrets… and her heart. Now both are at stake when she discovers that her resort isn't the safe place she intended it to be.. -
![Wrath of the Fae Boxset: Books 1-3 by Alessa Thorn]()
Wrath of the Fae Boxset: Books 1-3 by Alessa Thorn
Cursed. Betrayed. Banished.Fifteen hundred years is a long time to wait to get revenge. The Fae know how to nurse a grudge, and now they have returned to England to claim their rightful place.This boxset collects the complete trilogy of 'The Wrath of the Fae,' with each book following three fae princes as they journey to break their curses and find their fated mates... -
![Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn]()
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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![The Demigod by Jessica Gadziala]()
The Demigod by Jessica Gadziala
Daemon never really liked his job in Hell—too much screaming, not enough partying. The human plane suited him just fine—more fun, less responsibility. That is, until the ‘old gods’ started waking up. Now the world he’s begun to love is unraveling. And to top it off, he’s been kidnapped by some of those power-hungry deities... -
![The Lies of Mortals by Malarie Weber]()
The Lies of Mortals by Malarie Weber
— An addictive and unforgettable epic fantasy with action and intrigue, delicious banter, and a slow-burn enemies to lovers romance that will leave you breathless —THE FATE OF ALL TO THE FATE OF ONE The gods weren’t supposed to rebel, but one had. Humans couldn’t cross The Veil, yet one did. Locked away in a bloodline, a long-awaited power awakens... -
![Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener]()
Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener
A dark force at workAva and Luc are asked to head north to Skäddar, a move necessary to save the alliance they have created with the mountainous country. Something terrible is killing Skäddar villagers and leaving messages behind with their bodies that the deaths will continue as long as the Skäddar are in alliance with the Rising Wave... -
![A Heist for Filthy Rivals by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
A Heist for Filthy Rivals by Rebecca F. Kenney
A rollicking enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance in which two rival thieves, each the leader of their own crew, battle each other in an attempt to steal priceless treasure from a magical fortress. Prepare for mayhem, monsters, wicked banter, traps, and taunts as a cunning young thief competes against her cocky yet charming nemesis for the prize they both crave... -
![Unbound by Shadows by Avalon Griffin]()
Unbound by Shadows by Avalon Griffin
Transported to another world, tempted by a dangerous passion.Selene has never been one to make a fuss. She doesn’t mind it when the barista gets her order wrong, someone cuts her off in traffic, or she has to drop everything to mediate her family’s latest crisis. But when she goes through a portal to the matriarchal dimension of Aurelia, she discovers that being nice doesn’t always pay...Categorized as:
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![Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas]()
Reign of Cinders and Glass by Linsey Hall, Veronica Douglas
In a world ruled by immortals, her only hope may lie in the heart of their darkest prince.When my sister Belle goes missing, I venture deep into the cursed woods to find her. Ruthless vampires rule over our kingdom, and I’m terrified she’s been murdered like so many others.As I’m searching, I’m caught by the worst immortal of them Prince Cassius, dark Lord of the Bloodvale... -
![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis... -
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![A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair]()
A Grizzly Kind Of Love by Georgette St. Clair
Wynona Bennett, owner of The Mating Game, thinks everyone should find true love, so it goes against her instincts to arrange a mating of convenience. It's even worse when it’s for a spoiled socialite with a shopping list where her soul should be. But when powerful people resort to blackmail, she either has to make semi-feral Zane Shepherd into an eligible match, or find herself behind bars... -
![Wings of the Night Prince by Alessa Thorn]()
Wings of the Night Prince by Alessa Thorn
Cursed to kill all he touches, the Night Prince lives in solitude until he's kidnapped by a goddess of war. Only the best bounty hunter in Ireland can save him before Morrigan turns him into her perfect weapon...This is the third book in a new fated mates series, 'Wrath of the Fae.' With sizzling sass and burning chemistry, this series is perfect for fans of Laura Thalassa, C...Categorized as:
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![The Forgotten Dawn by Laura A Blake]()
The Forgotten Dawn by Laura A Blake
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhere lies are currency, the price of truth is blood.Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae... -
![Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso]()
Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso
She’d be the most gifted witch in centuries, if she had an ounce of power in her veins.With weak magic and no social graces, Meda’s dreams of becoming a great witch are impossible. It doesn’t matter how much harder she works than her rival, she'll never win. The heartless half-faerie has so much magic that just being near him makes her blood sing...Categorized as:
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![A Curse Bright and Breathing by Moira Darling]()
A Curse Bright and Breathing by Moira Darling
A holy sacrifice. A faithless mercenary. A fate born of blood and moonlight. Naera has spent her life behind sacred walls—glowing under moonlight, raised to die for a goddess she’s never heard speak. But when her name rises for the altar, she runs. She doesn't get far. Not before the woman from her dreams steps out of the dark with shackles in one hand and a blade in the other...Categorized as:
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![Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan]()
Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan
Bridgerton meets cozy fae fantasy with a dash of Pride & Prejudice in this sparkling, no-spice tale of magical debuts, an enchanted tea house, and banter-filled romance. In a world where both race and magic determine one's place in society, half-fae Iris Starspun has always known she doesn't belong. Having a human mother is bad enough, but being magicless as well? That’s simply unforgivable...Categorized as:
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![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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Torn Heart by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a dragon win a battle when death is the enemy?Abraxas learned long ago that a life without his soul is not one worth living. Heart shattered with the loss of his mate, he does the only thing he can think of. He packs up his children and he leaves the Kingdom of Umbra. The journey across the sea is arduous and long, but soon he finds himself on a very familiar shore.Dracomaquia... -
![A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker]()
A Realm of Dark Fury by R.D. Baker
In an arena of death, it is not what you hope to win - but what you are willing to loseBefore she could even rule, war stole Elara’s kingdom and her freedom. To claim it back, she must risk it all within the a series of brutal tournaments held by her captor, King Theron. But just surviving might be even harder than winning, especially when her only ally here is her enemy... -
![All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer]()
All the Sacrifice of Shadows by Hillary Raymer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe was a storm of violent sunbeams and catastrophic rainbows.Marrying for love was never in the stars for Creslyn, as evidenced by her future husband. Drake is calculating, cruel, and wields a blade of death. By all rights, he should be terrifying. But something about him draws her in, his shadows call to the darkness she keeps locked away inside of her... -
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![Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon]()
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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![Guardian of the Earth House by Cassandra Gannon]()
Guardian of the Earth House by Cassandra Gannon
Elementals: Water, Earth, Fire and Air are only the beginning. Elementals support everything from Darkness to Time, secretly maintaining the processes of nature. Only now the Elementals are nearly extinct. Two years ago, the Air House released a plague that killed ninety percent of them... -
![Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy]()
Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy
"On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable would you say you are with me physically?" she asked."Zero."Hermione's lips pursed in annoyance because she really should have seen that coming. How charming that the extent of his arseholery could still surprise her.In which Hermione is determined to find a loophole to free her from a forced marriage with Draco Malfoy... -
![Princess of the Sword by Lynn Kurland]()
Princess of the Sword by Lynn Kurland
The stirring conclusion to the "superb romantic fantasy trilogy"( Midwest Book Review ) from the USA Today bestselling author of The Mage's Daughter . Born out of "a fantasy world.. -
![A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor]()
A Throne of Frost and Flame by Victoria K. Taylor
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith the successful removal of Praiton forces from one of the most powerful kingdoms in the realm, the tide of war has finally changed for the rebellion.While the Pillar Legion attempts to strengthen its position, Deya is beginning to fully acclimate to life with her newly discovered powers and friends... -
![Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning]()
Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning
An incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez]()
Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe must wed her to break the curse.She must kill him to save her kingdom.Every generation, the Earthen Court gives a princess bride to the Wraith King to protect their realm from his deadly shadows. Princess Sybelle has prepared her entire life to be married to the monster who has been terrorizing her people.And she has a plan to end her people's suffering for good... -
![Crown of Slumber by R.L. Perez]()
Crown of Slumber by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo feuding kingdoms. One unbreakable sleeping curse.When a deadly sleeping curse befalls her family, Princess Aurelia's only hope lies in the hands of the wicked Prince Fenn. His kingdom maintains the only known supply of stardust, a rare substance that is the key to breaking the spell... -
![Flame Kissed by Annie Anderson]()
Flame Kissed by Annie Anderson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsYou can’t outrun fate. As a phoenix on the run from her Legion, I’ve done my best to stay one step ahead of the hunters on my tail. So far, I’ve managed to hide from everyone—everyone except Rhys. Bonded against my will, I’ve avoided my mate for the better part of a century—hating him for the life he stole from me. But he’s always there. Waiting. Watching...Categorized as:
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![The Forbidden Fae King by Rosa Heart]()
The Forbidden Fae King by Rosa Heart
“Stay away from the High Fae. He is hunting for you.”We don’t send our men to steal magic from the fae realm. We don’t send our warriors. Instead, our women slip into their world, under the guise of sweet, innocent girls. They kill, deceive and maim for what we need.I fight tooth and nail for my place in the pilgrimage to the fae realm... -
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![Faeling by S.E. Wendel]()
Faeling by S.E. Wendel
Nothing tastes sweeter than revenge…Ravenna never asked for her gifts, and certainly not for her parents to sacrifice themselves protecting her. As a half-fae with foresight, she has more power than most realize, even her well-meaning but doomed parents. She isn’t some damsel in distress—and she isn’t prey for the evil Fae Queen Amaranthe... -
![Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis]()
Enamored in Death by Molly Tullis
Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Jennifer Saint’s Elektra, or Scarlett St. Clair's A Touch of Darkness, this story combines romance and Greek mythology in a twist of several famous myths.In the belly of the Underworld, Thanatos has reigned as the God of Death since time immemorial, disregarding his own fearsome reputation and the loneliness that comes with it...Categorized as:
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![A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald]()
A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all?”Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground...Categorized as:
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![Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn]()
Elemental Fae Academy: Book Two by Lexi C. Foss, J.R. Thorn
Someone wants me dead. Worse yet, my link to Spirit is dying. Why? Because Exos has been taken by a new enemy. Now I have to rely on my other elements to find my missing link before it’s too late. Oh, and I need a guard to protect me while I learn how to defend myself. No big deal. Master the elements, find my lost Spirit, and identify the bad guy. Yeah. Easy... -
![Roman by Callie Rhodes]()
Roman by Callie Rhodes
Bartered into the hands of an alpha, there was never a chance of escape.No woman willingly travels to the Boundarylands.It's where they are—the Alphas.They keep to themselves in the wilderness, and beta civilization knows to keep its distance. Especially beta women…for fear they may not be a beta after all... -
![A Duel with the Vampire Lord by Elise Kova]()
A Duel with the Vampire Lord by Elise Kova
On the night of the blood moon, the Vampire Lord must die. Floriane's position as the forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet is one of reverence, for it is her skill that arms and protects the vampire hunters. She knows her place and is a faithful servant to the Master Hunter and her community... until the night of the blood moon. Until her brother is dying at the hands of the Vampire Lord Ruvan... -
![Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty]()
Heir of Broken Kingdom by Mads Rafferty
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDelilah and Knox thought defeating the dark magic was the end. But fate, it seems, has a lot more planned for Delilah. Forced to return to the human lands ravished by evil and oppression, the golden princess must once again rise to the occasion—this time, to destroy her father... -
![Prince of Beasts by Lyonne Riley]()
Prince of Beasts by Lyonne Riley
Queen Dienne’s sworn duty is to protect her people, so when a monstrous race known as the Burbarre arrive threatening to conquer her kingdom, she has no choice but to accept their terms: Marry Prince Jakol, a huge man with great horns and ox-like legs, who has loved her from afar for many years... -
![Entangled by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Entangled by Sylvia Mercedes
THE LIBRARIAN AND THE PRINCE . . .Clara is an Obligate, an indentured servant of the fae.If she ever wants to see home again, she must survive ten more years of servitude, developing her newly-discovered magic and battling powerful nightmare monsters in the Doomed City Library. She can’t afford any distractions . . -
![Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin]()
Allegiance Sworn by Kylie Griffin
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThere is no mercy in the demon realm. No escape. In this place of desperation and conflict, anyone who is not purebred is virtually powerless. Until a demon leader seeks to unify the races… With the alliance of the humans and the half-blood Na’Chi forged, the demon Na’Reish prepare for war by seizing human blood-slaves... -
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![When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday]()
When the Bell Tolls by Everythursday
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger--------------------------------------------------As a Dark revival begins to rise four years after the war, Hermione Granger is placed on the assignment of putting an end to them – and her first task is to recruit the Ministry’s best hope and last option in the form of Draco Malfoy... -
![Pyne by Alana Khan]()
Pyne by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both.BeccaKidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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![Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart
Duty. Desire. Destruction.To Selene, duty is everything. She is the last of her kind, a royal descendent of the original generation of vampires. And as the final Titan queen to rule the kingdom of Troy, she is the only one standing between her people and the cruelty of Zeus... -
![The Species Within by Kimberley Clark]()
The Species Within by Kimberley Clark
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIMPORTANT: This book has been revised. Version purchased/read before Mid Oct, 2014 may be old version. If you have purchased old version please contact... -
![Bruin: An Alpha Bear Shifter MC Romance by Hope Ford]()
Bruin: An Alpha Bear Shifter MC Romance by Hope Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn Alpha Bear Shifter MC RomanceMy only plans were to escape…until I fell in love.PennyI escaped the Eater’s MC. My father died and I have nothing left except my stepbrother who is out to get me.I have to pass through the New Law’s territory and I think I have it made… until I don’t.When I’m discovered, I’m put under the supervision of Bruin, the Sgt. Of Arms of the New Law MC...Categorized as:
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![The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders]()
The Dark Embrace by Daemonica Draco, SJ Sanders
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn a world generations after the collision between the human and otherworldly realms, Robyn was born with powers she never asked for, powers of necromancy that demanded training by the joint law of the western kingdoms and changed the course of her life forever...
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